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MasterCard partners Ethio Telecom to boost financial inclusion

The two firms are joining forces to expand digital financial services in Ethiopia, leveraging the Telebirr platform to enhance financial inclusion.
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Fintech, remittances anchor Africa's booming payments system

The projected growth is due to rising internet penetration and financial inclusion in Africa, as the continent rapidly takes up digital transformation.
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Digital Payments Economy in Africa Expected to Reach $1.5 Trillion by 2030 According to New Report

Africa’s digital payments economy is set to grow from strength to strength according to a Mastercard-commissioned report by Genesis Analytics stating that the digital payments economy is expected to reach $1.5 trillion by 2030.
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Mastercard, Paymentology target SA fintechs with card offering

The partnership aims to enable the creation of card services that serve both specialised use cases and unbanked communities.
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Kenya’s GDP to grow by 4.7%, supported by digitisation

An economic outlook published by Mastercard has highlighted digital adoption and advances made by the East African country, which are helping to support strong economic growth.
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Feb 20, 2025

WigWag rejoins Stitch to form Stitch Express

WigWag is returning to the Stitch umbrella as a redesigned solution called Stitch Express.
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Jan 15, 2025

Mastercard unveils first office in Ghana

Mastercard says Ghana offers fertile ground for the company to enhance its geographical presence in West Africa.
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Dec 17, 2024

MasterCard, MTN Group, Arifu partner to support one million African SMEs

The MasterCard Center for Inclusive Growth, MTN Group Fintech and Arifu have partnered to support about one million small businesses in Cote’ D’Ivoire and Uganda.
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Dec 11, 2024

Mastercard and Xsolla Level Up the Gaming Experience With Pay With Points in Poland

Xsolla, a global video game commerce company, and Mastercard are bringing their partnership to Poland for the first time through Alior Bank.
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Mastercard, Alerzo, e-Trade seek to empower SMEs in Nigeria

This public-private partnership will see solutions such as Alerzoshop and Veedez help SMSMEs improve their operations and financial access.
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Nov 28, 2024

MasterCard offers free online financial skills training

The course seeks to provide users with the financial knowledge required to navigate personal finance tools and improve their overall financial well-being.
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Nov 22, 2024

MasterCard, NAT partner to advance financial inclusion

The collaboration aims to transform the payment landscape in Senegal, Côte d'Ivoire, and Benin.